Howie Carr Past Shows

October 2 Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) joined us from Denver where he is working with the Romney team preparing for Wednesday night's debate. Cong. Chaffetz is also a member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee who recently sent Secretary of State Clinton a letter regarding the egregious security breaches in Libya which led to the death of our Ambassador.

Governor Romney's son Tagg Romney joined us he swings through the granite state of New Hampshire for his dad. When asked about the most recent polls which show his father lagging behind the President in the swing state of New Hampshire Tagg says such a poll is an anomaly.....

New York Times bestselling author, retired U.S. Army officer, controversial strategist and veteran of the intelligence world Ralph Peters was with us to talk about his most recent book Cain at Gettysburg

June 7
Acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, film director, and essayist David Mamet whose most famous works include the films The Untouchables, The Verdict, and Wag the Dog, the last two nominated for an Academy Award, and many plays, including American Buffalo and Glengarry Glen Ross, for which he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize joined us to discuss his new book The Secret Knowledge: On the Dismantling of American Culture.

April 25Bruce Friedrich of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment Of Animals) stopped by on his way to a debate at M.I.T. on the ethicsa of vegetarianism.

March 30
Comedic legand Tim Conway is coming to The Wilbur Theatre in Boston Sunday April 10 and he joined us for a bit to talk to Howie about McHale' Navy, The Carol Burnett Show and many other hits.

March 29
Best selling author William Martin joined us to talk about his novel City of Dreams just released in paperback!

Historian and bestselling author Thomas Fleming joined us to talk about his wonderfully creative book The Secret Trial of Robert E.Lee in which he asks the question what if the victorious Union had put Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on trial for treason?

January 3
Iconic chef Anthony Bourdain was in town for the Travel Channel and his show No Reservations and he wanted to talk the voice of Boston...

Ted Nugent, guitarist, musician, vocalist, author and activist from Detroit, Michigan joined Howie and Chef Bourdain on politics, food and the top issues of the day!

December 8
Top american bestselling crime novelist Patricia Cornwell joined us to talk about her new Scarpetta book Port Mortuary and the auction of her Ferrari 575 Maranello Superamerica to benefit the Veterans Village of San Diego on Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PM at Ferrarii & Maserati of New England in Norwood, MA. Bidders can participate live or online. This auction is in conjunction with Patricia Cornwell’s "America for Vets," a national campaign just launched by Ms. Cornwell to raise the American public’s awareness about veterans who are in need of our support. Click here for audio.

December 2
Comedien/actor and SNL alum Rob Schneider (you remember Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo) joined us as he comes to town to appear at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston for two shows Saturday December 4th.

November 5
Everyone loved Raymond and everyone loves actor/comedian Brad Garrett who is in town joined Howie to promote his appearance Wednesday, November 10 the Wilbur Theatre in Boston. You can buy tickets at THEWILBUR.COM, thru Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 or thru the Wilbur Box Office at 246 Tremont St

October 21
World renowned Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz joined us to talk about his new book The Trials Of Zion.

The 26th Annual Boston Film Festival starts September 17 and we were joined by organizer Robin Dawson to hear what is in store for the Hub in the upcoming week! We werel also joined by movie star Aaron Eckhart and his brother writer/director James Lawrence Eckhart who are both in town to promote the screening of James' new film To Be Friends.

September 10
Legendary crime writer James Ellroy joined us to talk about his new book The Hilliker Curse: My Pursuit of Women a raw, brutally candid memoir in which he unsparingly describes his shattered childhood, his delinquent teens, his writing life, his love affairs and marriages, his nervous breakdown, and the beginning of a relationship with an extraordinary woman who may just be the long-sought Her.

Screenwriter and award-winning novelist David Black joined us to discuss his new novel The Extinction Event

July 9
The Colonel was joined by comic legends Cheech and Chong in studio. The dynamic duo were in the area to perform tonight at the Wilbur Theatre - Boston 7:30 PM, Saturday night at the Newport Yachting Center - Newport, RI 7:30 PM and Sunday night at the Cape Cod Melody Tent - Hyannis, MA 8 PM. Purchase all tix at Ticketmaster.com or calling 1-800-745-3000.

May 24
Rock legend Peter Wolf joined us in studio before the Double Play Concert with the J. Geils Band and Aerosmith at Fenway Park in Boston. Check out Peter's new album Midnight Souvenirs

May 19
SNL, television and movie veteran comic Jon Lovitz joined us in studio before he performance Friday (May 21)at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston.

Paul O'Neill Trans-Siberian Orchestra
TSO will be in Boston April 1st at the Wang Center for it's inaugural performance of “Beethoven’s Last Night” in its entirety. They will also be debuting songs that have never been performed live along with selections from their recent top 5 release "Night Castle". Paul joined us to talk about the upcoming concert.

March 12
We werel be joined by singing/songwriting duo Brewer & Shipley who are probably best known for their Top 10 hit, "One Toke Over The Line" (1971). They are on tour. The funny thing about B&S is that while "One Toke..." was being banned on radio stations across the country for its lyrical content (my how times have changed), and Spiro Agnew specifically referred to them as being "subversive to America's youth," the song was being performed on the Lawrence Welk Show.

Legendary Boston DJ and personality Charles Laquidara joined us to talk about what life has held since leaving now defunct Rock Radio WBCN.

February 9
It was a snow day for the U.S. House of Representatives and Republican Congressman Steve King (Iowa) who was stuck in western Iowa as his flights to D.C. were cancelled because of snow in the nation’s capitol. King was at home in Kiron, calling and emailing other Republicans in the U.S. House, asking them to co-sign a “Declaration of Health Care Independence.” We spoke with Cong. King about Health Care, illegal aliens and many other themes.

October 7
Stage and comedy legend Jackie Mason joined us before his appearance this Friday Oct 9th, 7:30 PM at The Wilbur Theatre. For tickets call TICKETMASTER 1-800-745-3000 or go to TheWilburTheatre.com.

October 6Casey Sherman joined us to talk about his new book Bad Blood: Freedom and Death in the White Mountains the riveting account of the long-standing feud between Franconia, New Hampshire, police officer Bruce McKay, 48, and Liko Kenney, 24. In May 2007, Kenney shot and killed Officer McKay, following a dramatic chase that began with a routine traffic stop.

September 16
Howie was live from Washington D.C. and the Hold Their Feet To The Fire - Talk Radio's Annual Drive For Immigration Reform. Guests included conservative legend, columnist and former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan. You can read Pat's most recent column Obama at the Rubicon. Also Iowa 5th District Congressman Steve King who has entered the fray over Joe Wilson's "You lie!" outburst. joined us. King is one of the country's top proponents of enforcing our illegal immigration laws, and is the ranking member of the House Immigration Subcommittee. Congressman Brian Bilbray, Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus was with us as well to discuss the immigration crisis. Next was former congressman and presidential candidate Tom Tancredo who says that Congressman Wilson was right when he said the President lied. Talking head and president of The American Cause, an educational organization whose mission is to advance and promote traditional American values that are rooted in the conservative principles of national sovereignty, economic patriotism, limited government, and individual freedom, Bay Buchanan joined us to discuss the immigration issues. The line up was rounded out byBradley H. Jones Jr., leader of the Republican Massachusetts House minority, on the proposed upcoming interim Senate election andCalifornia talk legend Roger Hedgecock who founded the "Hold Their Feet To The Fire" rally.

September 4
Music collector maven Mighty John was with us to talk about classic music albums. Call in and ask Mighty John about the treasures you have stored in your attic....

September 3
Psychic Jonathan Louis, protege of psychic legend John Edward, joined us to demonstrate his amazing ability to connect to the other side...Is there anyone you want to talk to who has crossed over? Check out Jonathan's website at InfiniteQuest.com.

June 30Author, filmmaker, teacher, journalist, and adjunct professor of English at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, Richard Farrell joined us to talk about his memoir What's Left of Us in which he chronicles a life of desperation, violence, lies and the pure oblivion of heroin.

June 25Music legend Englebert Humperdinck was with us to talk about his new CD Legacy of Love and his upcomimg performance at the South Shore Music Circus this summer appearing at The South Shore Music Circus the South Shore Music Circus on July 12. Telephone number 781-383-9850.

June 24Dick Morris, political author, newspaper columnist, and commentator who previously worked as a pollster, and political consultant joined us to talk about his new book Catastrophe which he co-authored with his wife Eileen Mcgann. (you can get copies at DickMorris.com).

June 22Hey, Hey, Hey..The Television legend himself, Bill Cosby joined us. The genius behind Cosby, The Cosby Show, I Spy, The Cosby Mysteries, and Fat Albert but to name just a smidgen of what this brilliant man has accomplished will be in the Boston area this summer appearing at The South Shore Music Circus August 8th for two performances. Telephone number 781-383-9850.

June 2We were joined by conservative maverick and MSNBC's TV talking head legend Pat Buchanan who has a few words to say about Obama's SCOTUS pick A Quota Queen for the Court.

We were joined by Governor John H. Sununu, the former three-term governor of New Hampshire and White House chief of staff for President George H.W. Bush, who has bounded out of political retirement to win the New Hampshire state GOP chairmanship to talk about what is going on with the GOP.

May 1Former US Congressman from Colorado Tom Tancredo will join us to talk about the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Refugees hearings on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009? Howie might also apologize for Tom's reception at UNC...

April 9We were joined by Governor John H. Sununu, the former three-term governor of New Hampshire and White House chief of staff for President George H.W. Bush, who has bounded out of political retirement to win the New Hampshire state GOP chairmanship to talk about among other things the transgender bathroom law.

March 17Music collector maven Mighty John was with us to talk about classic music albums. Call in and ask Mighty John about the treasures you have stored in your attic....

March 13We were joined by Governor John H. Sununu, the former three-term governor of New Hampshire and White House chief of staff for President George H.W. Bush, who has bounded out of political retirement to win the New Hampshire state GOP chairmanship.

March 11Jack Coughlin former gunnery sergeant of the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines during the drive to Baghdad has written a novel entitled Dead Shot (A Sniper Novel. Jack was back with us again to talk about his new book...

February 12We were joined by Governor John H. Sununu, the former three-term governor of New Hampshire and White House chief of staff for President George H.W. Bush, who has bounded out of political retirement to win the New Hampshire state GOP chairmanship. He seeks to revive the flagging Granite State party with his rock-solid, rock-ribbed Republican credentials. Can he do it?

February 4TV meteorologist and executive producer extrordinaire Al Roker joined us to talk about his series "DEA," which airs on the Spike TV network on February 10th at 10pm (EST).

January 20Movie and TV star Stacy Keach joined us as he comes to town in his Tony Award nominated role Richard Nixon in Frost/Nixon. Mr. Keach will be appearing at the Colonial Theatre in Boston from January 27th through February 8th. For tickets call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2787

January 8Michael Davis, a former senior editor and family television columnist for TV Guide joined us to talk about his smashing new book Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street. Our TV guru Max Robins from the Paley Center will also be joining in.